Press Releases
Key wins for American farmers, rural communities, consumers
WASHINGTON – The House of Representatives today approved a 5-year Farm Bill agreement that charts a better path for America’s farmers and ranchers, rural communities, small businesses, and consumers across the country.
Department of Labor monthly report shows widespread growth
BELLEFONTE, Pa. – U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of Labor’s November 2018 jobs report, which showed the economy added 155,000 jobs in November and the unemployment rate was 3.7 percent:
Local schools will have flexibility to serve flavored, low-fat milk
BELLEFONTE, Pa. – U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson today applauded the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for issuing a rule to provide schools more flexibility in implementing federal nutrition standards.
Employee wages increasing at fastest rate since 2009, workforce training remains critical to continued growth
BELLEFONTE, Pa. – U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of Labor’s October 2018 jobs report:
Chief Christiansen looks to strengthen relationships, build upon success
WARREN, Pa. – U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson welcomed U.S. Forest Chief Vicki Christiansen today to the Allegheny National Forest (ANF), and they underscored the need to keep the forest healthy and build upon past successes in the region.
Farm bill expired September 30
BELLEFONTE, Pa. – U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson today called on Senate Democrats, who are negotiating the Farm Bill, to come to the table and get the job done for all Americans.
Appointment Made By Speaker of the House Paul Ryan
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson has been appointed a member of the National Council on the Arts, which advises the National Endowment for the Arts on its grant programs and other priorities.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
WASHINGTON – The House of Representatives recently approved U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson’s bill to reauthorize services and support for victims of domestic violence. The House approved the bill just in time for Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Appalachian Regional Commission, USDA funds will replace 2 damaged water storage tanks with 43,000-gallon glass fused steel tank
BELLEFONTE, Pa. – U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson today announced $250,000 in federal funding that will replace aging water tanks in Rixford to ensure the community has access to safe drinking water.
Department of Labor monthly report shows widespread growth
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of Labor’s August 2018 jobs report: